Delaware § 243 - Definition of “voluntary act.”
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§ 243. Definition of “voluntary act.”
“Voluntary act” means a bodily movement performed consciously or habitually as a result of effort or determination, and includes possession if the defendant knowingly procured or received the thing possessed or was aware of the defendant’s control thereof for a sufficient period to have been able to terminate possession.
11 Del. C. 1953, § 243; 58 Del. Laws, c. 497, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 243
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Section 243 ("Definition of “voluntary act.”") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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